The National Weather service is warning that today will be "dangerously hot," with a heat index between 100 and 110.

• Click on the slideshow to see more photos of animals keeping cool at the fair.

MPR News Reporter Curtis Gilbert checked in from the fair on The Daily Circuit Monday. If you're planning on heading to the fair despite the heat, there are a couple of places around the grounds to keep in mind if you need to cool off, he said.

"It's a scorcher out there, especially if you're in the direct sun or one of those poor people slaving over a hot grill in one of the concession stands," Gilbert said.

TIPS FOR COOLING DOWN AT THE FAIR:

• Medical aid stations have water misters for quick relief. There aretwo locations: Medical Aid West, across from Heritage Square on West Dan Patch Ave., and Medial Aid East, outside the northwest corner of the 4-H Building on Cosgrove. These stations can also assist if you need medical attention.

• Seek refuge in one of the few buildings with air conditioning. Cool spots are hard to come by, but Gilbert recommends checking out the Coliseum concourse for some relief. The Home Depot, Blue Flame Gas Association and Crossroads Chapel also have air-conditioned buildings.

• Bring your own water, water bottles and coolers. Fairgoers are allowed to bring in outside food and drinks, so stock up on water before you enter. Coolers are also permitted, but you'll have to leave them behind if you plan to spend time in the Grandstand or Coliseum.

• Avoid some of the highly visited buildings, such as the Miracle of Birth Center, during the busiest parts of the day. Fair workers are trying to keep the animals cool with large fans and water, but visitors won't find any comfort there. "Maybe if I had drizzling water on me, like if I was a pregnant sow, then I would feel cooler in there. But it's pretty hot," Gilbert said.

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Fans are positioned above the goats to help them stay cool Monday, Aug. 26, 2013 at the Minnesota State Fair.MPR Photo/Jennifer SimonsonView full gallerySix-year-old Eiann Homen plays in a bucket of water intended for the draft horses behind him Monday, Aug. 26, 2013 at the Minnesota State Fair. Homen traveled to Minnesota from Washington state with his family and Rees Family Belgians. In addition to Minnesota, the horses will be shown this summer at fairs in Iowa, Missouri, Montana and Idaho.MPR Photo/Jennifer SimonsonEleven-year-old Madison Luebke, of Nerstrand, sprays her three show pigs with water to keep them cool Monday, Aug. 26, 2013 at the Minnesota State Fair. Luebke said that pigs cannot sweat, so spraying them with water is essential on hot days like today. The pigs are named Champion, Overalls and Blue Kahuna.MPR Photo/Jennifer Simonson